House Bill 1548

Introduced House Bill (H)

Authored by

DIGEST

Appointment and salaries of state officers. Increases the salaries of each state elected official other than the governor to $120,000. Increases the governor's salary to the greater of the currently calculated amount as of January 11, 2021, or $150,000. Provides for the attorney general and the superintendent of public instruction to be appointed by the governor beginning January 11, 2021. Makes conforming amendments. Moves appointment criteria for the attorney general and superintendent of public instruction to new sections and repeals current sections concerning the criteria for candidacy for those offices.Appointment and salaries of state officers. Increases the salaries of each state elected official other than the governor to $120,000. Increases the governor's salary to the greater of the currently calculated amount as of January 11, 2021, or $150,000. Provides for the attorney general and the superintendent of public instruction to be appointed by the governor beginning January 11, 2021. Makes conforming amendments. Moves appointment criteria for the attorney general and superintendent of public instruction to new sections and repeals current sections concerning the criteria for candidacy for those offices.